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Venture for Canada Founder Scott Stirrett to Step Down as CEO in Fall 2025 After more than a decade of leadership, Venture for Canada Founder and CEO Scott Stirrett will step down in Fall 2025. Since launching VFC at just 22 years old, Scott has helped shape a national movement supporting over 10,000 young Canadians in developing entrepreneurial skills. His departure marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the organization as it continues to expand access to entrepreneurship and build on his enduring legacy.
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2025 Employer Advisory Council: Driving Innovation in Canada’s Startup Ecosystem Meet Venture for Canada's 2025 Employer Advisory Council—a diverse group of leaders from across Canada, offering insights from startups, small businesses, and various industries to shape the growth and evolution of VFC's programs.
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Venture for Canada Launches New Pathway to Business Ownership with ETA Academy Venture for Canada launches a new program to help aspiring entrepreneurs explore business acquisitions. The 5-week course runs from March 22 to April 27, 2025. Applications are now open.
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Conflict Resolution as a Superpower, Building Compassionate Communication, and Creating Workplace Harmony
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Conflict Resolution as a Superpower, Building Compassionate Communication, and Creating Workplace Harmony
With Meltem Kilicaslan
With Meltem Kilicaslan
Challenging Startup Myths, Finding Product-Market Fit, and Enjoying the Journey 
With Dave Sinkinson
With Dave Sinkinson
Raising Money Before Traction, Building Investor Trust, and Leveraging Partnerships 
With Mehrsa Raeiszadeh
With Mehrsa Raeiszadeh
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Launching the First Lubricated Tampon, Solving Period Problems, and Growing Through Failure 
With Nadia Ladak
With Nadia Ladak
2024: A Year in Books – Top 6 Reads Dive into Scott Stirrett's selection of six profoundly impactful reads from 2024, each offering unique insights into human endurance and the complex nature of our bonds. From Sally Rooney's nuanced exploration of familial grief to Anne Applebaum's stark recounting of historical oppression, these books not only reflect on personal and collective trials but also celebrate the unyielding human spirit in facing them.
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If Failure’s Wrong, We Don’t Want To Be Right Facing failure is as much a part of growth as achieving success. Discover how Venture for Canada, through the insights of Learning Design Manager Jessica Lee, turns the daunting feeling of failure into a powerful catalyst for innovation and resilience. Learn how embracing and reframing failure can drive personal and organizational growth in high-pressure environments.
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Hurdles, Heart, and High Impact: Building a Climate Tech Venture with Passion 
With Laura Gabor & Jenessa Olson
With Laura Gabor & Jenessa Olson
The Centre for Indigenous Innovation and Technology (CIIT) and Venture for Canada (VFC) Launch Guide to Support Indigenous Leadership in Tech Discover how the Centre for Indigenous Innovation and Technology (CIIT) and Venture for Canada are championing Indigenous leadership in tech! This new guide offers actionable steps to embed Truth and Reconciliation principles, foster cultural awareness, and support workforce transformation in startups and small businesses.
VFC News
From Family Hustle to Personal Growth: Redefining Work Ethic, Passion, and Entrepreneurship 
With Kevin La
With Kevin La
9 Canadian Women Entrepreneurs Leading the Way for Women's Entrepreneurship Day Ready to be inspired? This Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, we’re shining a spotlight on 9 incredible Canadian women who are breaking barriers, building businesses, and redefining success. From sustainable fashion to mentorship platforms and cultural healing centers, discover how these trailblazing entrepreneurs are shaping communities and driving innovation.
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Venture for Canada Launches New Pathway to Business Ownership with ETA Academy Venture for Canada launches a new program to help aspiring entrepreneurs explore business acquisitions. The 5-week course runs from March 22 to April 27, 2025. Applications are now open.
VFC News
Reimagining AI Through Indigenous Perspectives, Leading With Matriarchal Values, and Listening to Your Body 
With Shani Gwin
With Shani Gwin
Venture for Canada Launches 2024-2025 Alumni Council Meet the 2024-2025 Venture for Canada Alumni Council! With new roles and expanded regional leadership, these entrepreneurial leaders are poised to enhance community connections from coast-to-coast.
VFC News
Building Human-Centered Teams, Embracing Feedback, and Crafting Your Ideal Career Path 
With Susy Martins
With Susy Martins
What Does Your Fall Drink Choice Reveal About Your Entrepreneurial Spirit? Discover how your go-to fall beverage reflects your entrepreneurial spirit and matches one of Venture for Canada’s key personas. Dive in, find your drink match, and see how your favourite flavors align with your strengths this season!
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Kapil Sukhija is the founder of KSMC and a Chartered Accountant who brings 25 years of financial...
Liz MacRae is the Co-Founder and President of Village Wellth, a Canadian tech-enabled platform...
Morgan Tate is the founder of Breakwater M&A, an M&A Advisory specializing in the sale of profitable...
Jessica Lee is an experienced Learning Design Manager, curating learning experiences for new...
Touhami Abi is a learning design expert who specializes in creating transformative educational...
Jada Charles is a qualitative researcher and sociologist dedicated to conducting research and...
Kaileigh Klein is a creative and analytical person who mixes her passions for both the creative side and...
Rebecca Scott is a creative person who believes in leading with kindness. At VFC, you’ll find her using...
Sarah Mariani Sarah is an emerging voice in inclusive innovation, previously leading digital...
Jonathan Hutchinson Jonathan brings experience in IT project management, particularly for non-profits, and a...
Johanna Lao is a 2022 VFC Intern and BCom student at McGill University majoring in Sustainable...
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